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VerEntertainment & Culture su at Vanderbilt s OCTOBER 22—OCTOBER 28, 2008 VOL. 46, NO. 21

RANDY ROGERS

Techno music with BAND a side of sushi RANDY HIMSELF CHATS ABOUT HIS page 3 BAND CALLS ONE Don’t know Jack? OF THE BEST TO SEE LIVE You will after a visit to his distillery page 6 is back? Phantastic! Page 4 PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 The Regulars

Steven Clawson — 3rd and Lindsley Push Play — Rocketown The Fab Four Festival —Mercy Lounge THE RUTLEDGE Have you ever wondered what would sound like if Train and Dave Unsigned group Push Play brings its pop-rock to Rocketown. This event is sure to be one to remember as Beatles fans from across 410 Fourth Ave. S. 37201 Matthews had a baby and then that baby had a baby with Dave will be releasing their second in January and also plan the country come together for the culmination of the three-day 782-6858 Barnes? No? Well, it would sound just like Steven Clawson, who was to produce a holiday album entitled “Dear Santa” this fall. ($12, 7 extravaganza. The cover bands FAB and Liverpool Legends will both recently named one of the “best unsigned artists in Nashville.” (Free, p.m.) perform over the long weekend, as well as the WannaBeatles. ($60 MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY 9 p.m.) for a two-day pass) BALLROOM Diggy Band — Sambuca 1 Cannery Row 37203 Mother Father with Nite Nite — The End Classic rockers Diggy Band aim to entertain at Sambuca restaurant Matt White — 3rd and Lindsley 251-3020 The dirty atmosphere and sweeping vocals of Mother Father have been in Nashville’s trendy Gulch district. Band members feature diverse This singer- is getting accolades from Rolling Stone and has called one of the most intense takes on pop-structure. They promise backgrounds ranging from the Berkeley School of Music to Brian had his music featured in a variety of shows and movies. This “artist BLUEBIRD CAFE one of the most seductively high-energy performances you have ever Setzer’s and have even written and performed songs for the to watch” is defi nitely someone to look out for and will be playing his 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 seen. ($5, 9 p.m.) movie “That Thing You Do.” (Free, 7 p.m.) music for a show that might very well cement his status on the music 383-1461 scene. ($8, 10 p.m.) Lipscomb University Band and Vocal Ensemble Air Supply — Wildhorse Saloon /IN — Lipscomb University Soft rockers Air Supply, hailing from , enjoyed wide success Jason Williams Band —Station Inn 2208 Elliston Place 37203 The Lipscomb University Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble will be throughout the 1970s and ’80s. Luckily for fans, the duo continued Do you like bluegrass? Then you are in luck because after years of 321-3340 performing select classics for all of you jazz junkies out there. Cuts recording into the ’90s and 2000s, completing their tour celebrating being the guitarist and vocalist for Rhonda Vincent, Jason Williams has include “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Ray’s Rockhouse” and “For their 30 years together in 2007. ($25-$85, 6 p.m., 120 Second Ave. branched out and started a bluegrass band that brings joy to a dark STATION INN Heaven’s Sake.” (Free, 6:30 p.m., 3901 Granny White Pike) North) day. ($10,9 p.m.) 402 12th Ave. S. 37203 255-3307 Three Ring Circle — Station Inn k.d. lang with Dustin O’Halloran — Ryman The Hitmen of Music Row —The Rutledge If you asked them, Three Ring Circle would describe themselves as a Auditorium This fun loving group of guys wasn’t even expecting to be famous — it THE BASEMENT 1604 Eighth Ave. S. 37203 “ acoustic power trio.” Even though that doesn’t really mean Multi Grammy-winning artist k.d. lang has collaborated with artists just happened. Now they are playing the songs that they love for the 254-1604 anything, they rock a , a fi ddle and a dobro. The lack of a including Roy Orbison, Gus Van Sant, Tony Bennett and . people who love them. This show is guaranteed to be a good time. label may not be a bad thing however, and the band really embodies Opening is Dustin O’Halloran, an American pianist who has been ($20, 9 p.m.) Duke Ellington’s old saying — they’re “Beyond Category.” ($10, 9 featured on the soundtrack for the movie “Marie Antoinette.” ($33.50, F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND p.m.) 8 p.m.) Tom Manning —Bluebird Cafe JAZZ BAR 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 In the Round is at it again, and this time Tom Manning, Mark Sorrells, 269-5861 The Fab Four Festival 2008 — The Mercy Lounge and The People with Anthony Gomes Geoff Thurman and Heather Rigdon are all playing the music that could Do you miss ? Check out this weekend-long Beatlemania push their careers to the next level. (Free, 6:30 p.m.) — 3rd and Lindsley SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY Extravaganza with live music, panel discussions and a variety of Beatles Shelly Fairchild cites infl uences ranging from to Joni Mitchell memorabilia for purchase. Make sure you don’t miss the amazing CENTER to Elvis. After signing to Sony BMG in 2003, Fairchild released an Paint the Nation Showcase —Wildhorse Saloon 1 Symphony Place 37201 Beatles cover band, the WannaBeatles. ($60 for a two-day pass) The dynamic duo atmosphere is sponsoring a tour of epic proportions. album and traveled with country artists including , Shooter 687-6500 Jennings and Tim McGraw. (Cover TBA, 7 p.m.) The Paint the Nation tour is traveling the country and stopping in Commodore Quake — Memorial Gym Nashville. You have the opportunity to hear Abstract Rude, Blueprint 3RD AND LINDSLEY Don’t act like you haven’t heard about the Lupe and Weezy performance and DJ Rare Groove, so come out and groove to the music. ($15, 9 Zoroaster with Sourvein and Dropsonic — The End 818 Third Ave. S. 37210 before Homecoming. Both are going to rock the stage for only $20 on p.m., 120 Second Ave. North) -based metal group Zoroaster bring their hard rock to The End 259-9891 the Card (for students). How can you miss this?! ($40, 7 p.m.) for an 18+ show. Openers Sourvein and Dropsonic will be sure to pump the crowd up before Zoroaster takes the stage. ($8, 9 p.m.) Christina Watson — F.Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar CAFE COCO — The Mercy Lounge This singer’s vocal range is nothing short of amazing. She combines 210 Louise Ave. 37203 Ben Kweller’s fi nally getting back on the road to promote his new album Bang Camaro with Leslie and Sound & Fury —Exit/In her smooth voice with a that makes her music unique. Come out 321-2626 “Horses” (due out next year) in small venues around the country. He Bang Camaro is a fi ve-piece band with 20 lead singers that is quickly and see this songstress perform the jazz that has shaped her life. embraces the country side of his soul and puts his storytelling in a garnering attention across the country. Named one of the “top buzz (Free, 7:30 p.m.) whole new country-fi lled light. ($20, 9 p.m.) bands of the year” by MTV, Blender Magazine and Rolling Stone, Bang Camaro is certainly one of the acts to see this year. ($10, 9 p.m.) THIS ISSUE Versus Fiction october 22—october 28, 2008 Vol. 46, No. 21 • “Wicked Ways,” 2 3 • “If Anyone Asks,” 2 Versus FROM THE EDITOR • Words to live by in 17 syllables, 2 Magazine Editorial Board Entertainment Editor in Chief • Techno music, with a side of sushi, 3 Darcy Newell • Chilli’s is a chill time, 3 • “Sleeping Beauty” re-awakens, 3 Managing Editor Sara Gast 4 Music Features Editor • No, seriously, appreciate these bands, 4 Chris Gearing • Phish is back? Phantastic!, 4 • A duo that’s worth a download, 5 Culture Editors • Music picks from the pros (aka us), 5 Brandon Heriford Courtney Rogers And we’re back. Art Fiction Editor Kris Stensland It seems to me that life at Vanderbilt flies by at • He’s a Jack of all trades, 6 twice its normal speech after Fall Break. Usually, the • Pseudo-healthy food, 6 Music Editors return to campus signals the final departure (after • Bye-bye brights, 6 Lakendra Scott several pump fakes, of course) of our Nashville Avery Spofford Indian summers and the onset of fall. I realized this as a foolish freshman, bragging to my friends Features at Providence College in Rhode Island that I would soon be returning to 75 degrees and sunny. I was 3 • Q+A with Randy Rogers, 7 Art Director wrong. It was cold. I have learned. • Letter from an Angry WASP, 7 Matt Radford 6 Of course, other momentous, non-weather related Designers things transpire in the afterglow of Fall Break. Most Madeleine Evans notably, Homecoming is this weekend — as if I had PIC OF THE WEEK Irene to tell you — which will bring the performance I Hukkelhoven have been talking about since August, the ill-not- Morgan Webb sick Lil’ Wayne. Don’t get me wrong; I’m anxious to see what will pack in his punch. But Marketing Director after memorizing “Tha Carter III” and reading a George Fischer memorably blunt interview in Rolling Stone’s Best of Rock 2008 issue (Lil’ Wayne was named best MC), Advertising Manager I need to see the magic for myself. Angela Booker But back to the lecture at hand, as Dre might say. VSC Director This issue is packed with good stuff. We’ve been Chris Carroll everywhere, from across the street at Chili’s to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery to interviewing the Texas Assistant VSC country rockers of the . We have Director also compiled a list of the 10 most underappreciated Jeff Breaux bands. Read them. Know them. Love them.

Journalist in OK, see you later. Residence Tim Ghianni Darcy Newell

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Haikus fiction Words to live by “Whenever I feel blue, I in seventeen syllables start breathing again.” ­ —L. Frank Baum Stressed? Start the countdown: Only about six months left Until summer’s back!

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Randy Rogers Band

One of the great things about the arts is when you can find a way to synergistically combine different avenues of expression. Here at Versus, we’re Courtney Rogers trying something new: Every week, we’re going to take the name of a song Culture Editor by a featured artist and have one of our writers turn it into a short story. This week we’re giving you twice the bang for your buck with two songs from the Randy Rogers Band. “If Anyone Asks,” it doesn’t matter. You can tell them it’s fine and tell them that it’s better that we went our separate ways. Tell them that it never would have Kris Stensland worked, that we were too different and the distance was too hard to compensate. Fiction Editor If your friends ask what happened, tell them that I was too busy and never answered the phone. If my friends inquire, you can say that you just couldn’t do it anymore. “Wicked Ways” don’t have to seem that bad at first glance. They mustn’t be prima facie wrong, as my ethics professor would say. No, I’ve found that my I’ll tell you what I told my parents. They called on Friday to ask “how everything wicked ways aren’t from the things I’d never do, but the ones I can’t help but do. was.” I told them it was great, that you loved school and that Thanksgiving would My wicked ways are the absolute rights that I know will hurt, but I can’t stop. be wonderful. I guess I really didn’t tell them anything. Thanksgiving would have been wonderful, you know. With you it would be wonderful. With you, sitting on a My wicked ways don’t come from lying or deceiving. If I lied and deceived you, cactus while memorizing the periodic table, it would have been wonderful. Giving you wouldn’t have been hurt. It was telling the truth that brought you in close you a on the cheek while I hugged you hello would have been more wonderful and kept you there. It was telling the truth, and the full truth, that built you up than you could even imagine. I never told you, but that hello was the best part of so much that you had nowhere to go but down. I knew it, but I couldn’t help it. being away from you; people who see each other every day don’t say hello like that. These are my wicked ways. Now I don’t either — there’s no one there.

My wicked ways didn’t come from a lack of effort. If that were the case, you So, if anyone asks I’m fine and we’re still friends and always will be. But anyone never would have stayed with me for so long. I tried too hard, like normal, and we who really wanted to know wouldn’t have to ask you. They would only need one burned out. I set the bar, and we could never pass it again. These are my wicked second to see me in your T-shirt avoiding that couple kissing by the tree. Don’t ways. worry — I’ll put the shirt in your mailbox at Thanksgiving. 

My wicked ways can’t end. The only way I can make it better now is to lie, and say it will be okay. But I can’t. Or to try again. But I can’t. Because the wickedest thing I could do is to make you believe again, and fill you back up, only to empty you again when I tell the truth. When I let you know everything you want to know, but somehow can’t stand to hear. I can’t let you in again. That is my wicked way.  Versus • October 22—October 28, 2008 • 3 entertainment

food food Ru San’s serves up unique Chili’s: There’s more than sushi in upbeat atmosphere just a really long wait

alexandra hellman in the mood for something different, check Charlie kesslering of a virgin on his wedding day. Thankfully, Staff Writer out the Pacific Rim seafood menu, offering Staff Writer the delay was brief. surprising groupings such as wok-fried ahi I requested a strawberry lemonade Imagine “Saturday Night Fever” … but tuna with macadamia nut pesto and plum Just a hop, skip and a jaywalk from the and fried guinea pig, a favorite Chili’s with sushi. I kid you not. The great forces of wine-glazed bacon scallops. shores of our campus, Chili’s doesn’t make menu item in (I just had a feeling). East and West met up and decided to give Sushi lovers will have no difficulty leaving excuses for its macho demeanor. And I Unfortunately, I had to settle on “classic” a delicious gift wrapped in a -themed Ru San’s with a full stomach. If you’re didn’t ask it to. steak fajitas (if they’re so classic, shouldn’t package to Nashville. This quirky eatery is hunting for a unique meal, try the firecracker Last Friday night, I did what any other I have heard of them before reading the none other than Ru San’s. maki, a combination of white and red tuna cool kid would do: slapped on my dancing menu? Shouldn’t they embody a feeling of Ru San’s is a great option for those who fried with a spicy mayonnaise sauce that’s shoes and grabbed a bite at Chili’s. I’d Americana, like a ’64 Mustang or Pokemon are craving Japanese food but don’t want sure to ignite your taste buds. Equally out been planning my visit since Wednesday cards?) While my friend tried to teach to break the bank. The extensive of the ordinary is the Godzilla (and by planning, I mean starving myself), me how to properly roll a fa-jay, I looked menu assures that even the maki, pairing untraditional when Darcy Newell and the other beatniks around. pickiest eaters will find chopped macadamia on Versus staff told me to eat there. I didn’t If it wasn’t such a terrible idea, Chili’s something delicious, nuts with red snapper. know what to expect; I’d always viewed would be a great and knowledgeable If you’re not Chili’s as the spawn of long- place to take waiters and too stuffed after distance lovers Friday’s and Ruby a date. waitresses are feasting on all Tuesdays, who chose to T h e r e ’ s more than happy that Ru San’s has m e e t plenty of to help you to offer, satisfy in the stuff on navigate your your sweet tooth middle the walls options and with green on a to talk suggest their tea ice cream f a t e f u l about. own favorites. or tempura Thursday Alas, One of the bananas. After morning. If it was unique features your meal, I was going to time to of Ru San’s is their sit for a few eat there, I had to get eat. By dollar menu. This minutes to enjoy past my preconceptions. So I did. that time, my stomach felt like Tiny Tim’s menu is far from what your company and I entered Chili’s with the swagger of on Christmas Eve, except I could move my you’d expect when you the infectious techno pimp who’d made a lot of money that legs properly. So I shoved as much food in hear the phrase. There beats and mash-ups that day and wanted to spend it on good food. my face as I could, then wiped it off and are over 30 different types of surround you. After a 30-minute wait, I had lost some put it in my mouth. As soon as I swallowed, rolls to choose from that cost $1 As for finding a seat at the of my swagger, yet sat at the table with an I let out a triumphant “delicionista!” and for three pieces, providing an easy way to try restaurant, weekday afternoons are calm, obvious confidence in my sitting ability. I continued to conquer my plate. new things or fill up on your old favorites. and you can walk right in and be eating was surrounded by friends, but they didn’t In the end, I ate, I cried (when Ms. First time sushi-eaters should test the within a few minutes. However, it can get matter ­— I’d just met the love of my life: Menu left me for another customer) and waters with the popular fried pretty hectic on weekend nights. You may Ms. Menu. I became an amateur sketch artist (with rolls. If you’re not a big of raw fish, there’s find yourself waiting for a table, and big She had that Latin flava that all hungry the free crayons). Some kids aspire to be a wide variety of fully cooked Japanese food groups could be asked to split up. But, if men crave: enough sugar to satisfy me, firemen, some bureaucrats; I’ve decided to choose from ranging from teriyaki to you wait it out for a seat, the meal will be but healthy enough to prevent any regret. to be a manager at Chili’s. Everyone can noodles to grilled and fried fish. If you’re well worth it.  I waited for service with the anticipation dream. 

movies Paprika: the spice of life or too hot to handle?

laura picard eponymous moniker, “Paprika.” However, a These are the kind of questions I found Staff Writer co-worker ends up stealing one of the DC myself asking throughout the film, and they Minis and using it for a personal terrorist are almost as terrifying as the obscenely Peeling onions might make you cry, agenda. Because the DC Mini is still a work demented dream sequences that propel but peeling the layers of meaning off of in progress, things start to get out of hand the entire film further and further in to the “Paprika,” a 2006 film by Satoshi Kon, is the as both sides start losing control of the new depths of a subconscious hell. Yet the utter ultimate challenge. For viewers who enter technology, and therein lies the conflict that chaos is tempered by a blooming romance the theater prepared for a stereotypical drives the entire film. between Dr. Chiba and Dr. Tokita — the “animated film,” “Paprika” brilliantly jerks The wealth of colors that flood the screen ironically innocent genius behind the the audience into a colorific convulsion, as and the fantastic imagery make Paprika a entire invention of the DC Mini. it demands a multitude of jarring questions strenuous workout for the human eye. It’s hard to keep up with the narrative at about consciousness and reality. There’s hardly a minute that goes by times, and some of the meaning is lost in This fresh sci-fi anime takes place in without a flurry of prismatic extravagance. translation, but this is an experience you the near future, in which an innovative However, this is not to say that all the don’t want to miss. The rollercoaster ride psychotherapy treatment allows therapists weirdness thrown across the screen is that is “Paprika” is worth the occasional to explore the depths of a patient’s dreams. totally meaningless. Underneath the mess nausea because you end up leaving with The tool of their trade? The DC Mini. of it all is a pristine and horrifying view a souvenir photo of life revamped into Reminiscent of a Bluetooth headpiece, this of the violation of the ultimate privacy of a nightmarish montage of dreams, fears, miniature dingus allows therapists to record man. Dreams aren’t meant to be shared, desires and goals. In the same way that a the dreams of a patient and enter into yet somehow people have gained the ability dream is subject to multiple interpretations, them in order to chip away at the ailments to intrude upon a man’s most intimate each member of the audience leaves with a of the patient’s psyche. Dr. Chiba, one of thoughts. It forces viewers to consider what different impression, a unique experience to the leaders in this procedure, functions life would be like if this were possible. And take back to the safety of home. And that’s as a sort of vigilante therapist, working if dreams can be molded and manipulated, what makes “Paprika,” a film about dreams, with unsanctioned patients under the in what realm of existence do dreams lie? a dream in and of itself. 

movies Retro rewind: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ brings back magic

Celeste Thacker this curse Aurora grows up in the woods Staff Writer under the care of Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. Yet as fate would have it, Seriously, if you have not seen on her 16th birthday Aurora meets and “Sleeping Beauty,” you led a deprived falls in love with Prince Phillip. (Don’t childhood. But fear not! The beloved you wish real-life love was that easy?) Disney classic was released from the Maleficent tricks Aurora into pricking Disney vault for the first time on DVD her finger on a spinning wheel which on Oct. 7. I know I am determined to forces Aurora and her castle into a deep get my hands on a copy, and you should sleep. The fairies made sure she didn’t be too! (If you haven’t seen the movie die, but the only way to wake her is for you may want to quit reading and go buy her true love to kiss her. Maleficent puts a copy because this article may contain up a pretty good fight, morphing into some spoilers.) the scariest dragon ever seen, but true Originally released in 1959, under love and the prince’s brawn prevail, and the tagline “now the magic moment,” Prince Phillip saves Princess Aurora. “Sleeping Beauty” is an enchanting Basically, this fabulous Disney movie tale of love and magic. The characters is a wonderful way to relax your mind of “Sleeping Beauty” are simply with a dreamy fantasy and forget about unforgettable. The film features Princess all of your Vanderbilt worries. Boys Aurora and Prince Phillip — basically will love it because it will make their the Homecoming king and queen of girlfriends happy, and girls already love animated couples — Flora, Fauna, and it because a lot of us wish our lives were Merryweather — three colorful and more like a fantasy. I mean what girl spunky fairies — and last but certainly doesn’t admire Aurora? Her husband not least, Maleficent – the most terrifying and true love adores her so much that of all the Disney villains. he slays a dragon, and then the prince At the celebration of the birth of and princess get to live happily ever Aurora, Maleficent places a curse on the after. How classic!  princess that she will die on her 16th birthday. In an attempt to counteract 4 • October 22—October 28, 2008 • Versus

TODAY THURSDAY, OCT. 23 FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Come out and see Man Man, the It’s Commodore Quake time, and Ever want to see a band with 20 band that has been referred to as you should be there. Lil’ Wayne lead singers? Now is your chance. MUSIC Manic , and get ready and Lupe Fiasco are perform- Bang Camaro will play the arena “I’ll be out with my friends and be recognized, for a night of eclectic music. The ing (but we’re sure you know that rock they are known for, and they tickets are $12, and the show starts already) for a different kind of mad- will be joined by Sound and and little girls will ask me for my autograph. at 9 p.m. ness in Memorial Gym. It’s $20 for Fury and Leslie. The tickets are It is so much fun living out your dream. students, and the show starts at 8 $10, and the show starts at 9 p.m. It, like, totally refl ects me 100 percent.” p.m.

SETLIST — Miley Cyrus

The best bands of all time. Names like , The Rolling Stones and The Beatles come to mind, we’re sure. However, there are many bands who deserve to be among these exalted and revered music gods. Features Editor Chris Gearing took the time to compile 10 bands that are worth your attention, respect and undying love. You probably have Top 10 most heard their names and may even own a few of their , but here’s why they rank among the best of the best … 1. In an age of pre xed rock (i.e., , emo rock, etc.), ’s Foo Fighters are the only band that still plays straight-up, pedal-to-the-metal rock ’n’ roll music. Not only do they keep under-appreciated a dying genre breathing, but they also make some of the best tunes to ever hit the radio. Each CD has a completely revitalized and re-imagined sound and shows the band’s evolution and versatility. If you don’t worship them, then you can’t call yourself a rocker. bands of all time Classics: “Learn to Fly,” “Monkey Wrench” Off the beaten track: “Summer’s End”

2. Creedence Clearwater Revival 3. 4. I could ll an entire newspaper with reasons why I know what you’re thinking: “Those dudes I realize that I’m including a lot of “piano- Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the best bands who are in over their heads? Really?” However driven rock,” but the Counting Crows are an of all time. They embodied and reinvigorated the protest you may feel about their most popular and essential step in this genre, and their music and Southern rock genres. Plus, John Fogerty’s scratchy engaging songs, their entire rst album and kind of rocks. Don’t lie and say that you don’t vocals lighting up very working-class lyrics give the subsequent live albums are truly fantastic. belt out “,” “Mr. Jones” music an “every man” kind of sound that you just can’t The Fray offers a kind of emotional depth and or “” every time they come on mimic. Simple music with socially conscious lyrics and a intimacy in their lyrics and music that is rarely the radio. Regardless, the Counting Crows twinge of Southern rock make CCR awesome. found. You can almost taste the heartache. dominated the music scene in the ’90s and Classics: “,” “,” “Up Classics: “Cable Car (),” “How their durability proves their musical prowess. Counting Crows jepposoundaltervista.com Around the Bend” To Save a Life,” “She Is” Classics: “A Long December,” Off the beaten track: “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” Off the beaten track: “,” “Trust Me,” “Accidentally in Love” “” “Look After You” Off the beaten track: “Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby”

5. 6. 7.Steve Miller Band The quirky, off-beat Modest Mouse I realize that Kanye has a HUGE following and even if nobody Steve Miller Band is caught somewhere in rock limbo. has been cranking out some of the thought he was great, his massive ego would still ll up any stadium They’re the kind of group that always garners respect and most experimental and off-putting in America. But let’s be real. Kanye West may be the most love, but they never seem to top the charts. However, Steve music of our generation (think of in uential, interesting and innovative musician alive at the Miller and his fellows penned some of the most lovely songs a modern or Pink moment. He champions social causes not only in his lyrics of the ’70s and ’80s. Don’t believe me? Try to prove me wrong Floyd). It’s not supposed to make you but also somewhat inappropriately on nationally televised and don’t nish the following sentence in your head: “Some feel good or happy — it’s supposed to Katrina-relief fundraisers. Everyone in every corner of the people call me a Space Cowboy …” make you think and re-imagine music music world keeps an eye on Kanye and what he’s up to, Classics: “The Joker,” “Rock’n Me,” “Take The Money and in a way not yet conceived. Just don’t because it’s always going to be the next big thing. Run” take anything too literally. Classics: “Love Lockdown,” “Gold Digger,” “Stronger,” Off the beaten track: “Jungle Love,” “Jet Airliner,” Classics: “Float On,” “Dashboard” “Good Life” “Abracadabra” Off the beaten track: “Fire It Up,” Off the beaten track: “Jesus Walks,” “Everything I Am,” “,” “Ocean Breathes Salty” “Heard ‘Em Say,” “We Don’t Care” Kanye West .com

8. Lupe Fiasco 9. Boston 10. In a genre dominated by violence and/or buying drinks and They really only made one Like Kanye, I realize that John Mayer dancing in the club (thank you T-Pain), Lupe Fiasco decided to album with the original band, has an incredibly devoted fanbase. blaze his own trail. He decided to write rap about social issues. but Boston revolutionized rock However, many would contend (and I He may not be the most successful or popular rapper out there, ’n’ roll with a little tech savvy would tend to agree) that John Mayer but gosh darnit — he still has principles and brings important and a “can-do” spirit. Their self- plays a bigger role in his musicianship issues to light. Plus, he has some pretty sick rhymes. titled, eight-song debut album and lyrical ability than one might Classics: “Go Go Gadget Flow,” “Superstar,” “Daydreamin’” still charts as one of the best think at rst glance. With the lyrical Off the beaten track: “Hi-De nition,” “, ,” rock albums of all time, and if prowess of and skills “Kick, Push” you dust it off and throw it on to challenge Stevie Ray Vaughn, Mayer the player — you’ll nd out why. continues to improve with each album Big ideas, big guitar riffs and big he delivers In this humble writer’s vocals all push this band to the opinion, John Mayer is a true rock top of the list. god. John Mayer adpulp.com Classics: “More Than A Classics: “Waiting On The World To Feeling,” “Foreplay/Long Time,” Change,” “No Such Thing,” “Say,” “Clarity” “Peace of Mind” Off the beaten track: “In Repair,” “Who Did You Think I Was?” Off the beaten track: “Rock and “Good Love Is On The Way,” Roll Band,” “Hitch a Ride” Lupe Fiasco holamun2.com Phish nds its way back Making sound into music

ZAC DAVID attracted a huge cult following. CHARLIE ARUTT Staff Writer Fans were crushed when the band Staff Writer Get psyched — Phish is back. announced it would be playing its nal show It’s all around you, but you probably One of the biggest band of the ’90s and in the summer of 2004, where it played to some haven’t thought about it in just the right one best performing acts of all time will be 65,000 fans. Since then, most of the focus way. Most people hear it, but never quite reuniting this spring, starting with a three surrounding Phish has been on Anastasio. comprehend it, while others take note night set at the in Having recently completed state-ordered of everything. It’s the sounds of everyday Virginia in March. rehabilitation after being arrested in upstate life that are making music, and it’s called For those who donít know, Phish New York for driving while intoxicated and (maybe somewhat inappropriately) “Noise.” (comprised of frontman , illegal possession of prescription drugs, Trey In the underground world of music , Page McConnell and Mike is clean (supposedly) and apparently itching where artists are barely known except Gordon) is the group that made the jam to play. to each other, there are many who take band scene in the ’90s what it was. Fellow Rumors of the reunion have been circling sounds that may barely be memorable, and musicians and fans alike always appreciated for some time and were encouraged further craft them into elaborate tapestries. The the talent of the band. was when Trey told Rolling Stone “at this point range of Noise artists varies greatly. There is once asked what it was like to be the best in time I would give me left nut to play ‘You Noise out there ranging from harsh sounds guitarist alive. He responded: “I don’t know. Enjoy Myself’ (the bandís most popular epic- making interesting patterns, to swelling Ask Trey Anastasio.” Phish’s musical talent, jam) ve times in a row every day until I die” drones of horns, strings and keyboards, to in styles ranging from funk to hard rock — a good sign for Phish fans who know that bands that take it and make it into rock, to blues and jazz, and live performances he previously expressed his tire of playing and, of course, everything in between. the hit night Recently-disbanded Noise group Yellow after night. Not Swans rest solidly in the “harsh sounds” long after, the department. They were known for taking band con rmed many different layers of sounds and swirling rumors and them together through looping, distortion put smiles on and other effects to create beautiful, yet fansí faces by haunting sounds. a n n o u n c i n g Stars of the Lid use mellow arrangements Yellow Swans jyrk.com the reunion, of horns and strings to create almost hours of rising and falling ambient sounds that starting with timeless, sleep-inducing soundscapes. Their have a large base in contemporary classical the shows in most recent album features more than two musicians, such as Philip Glass, as well as in Virginia. other electronic artists, like . For now, In terms of noise and rock, there are these are the many artists who have tried to bridge only shows the two genres. One lesser-known group that Phish has is Abe Vigoda, named after the actor. committed to, Their main sound comes from tropical but they will in uences, which the group mixes with likely add more ambient guitar to create a very interesting concerts for mix of Noise and rock/dance. the 2009 spring Like the basis for any music, the and summer motivations for artists who create seasons. Good are their emotions and luck getting experiences. This is the way they make tickets.  their art, combining common sounds to Stars of the Lid lineout.thestranger.com wuftfm.org create beautiful music.  Versus • October 22—October 28, 2008 • 5

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Music editor’s picks We at Versus have excellent taste Versus Music Editors Avery Spofford and Lakendra Scott have a few artists they think readers should be in music. Below, the editors share tuning in to. Check out their picks below. what tracks we’ve been spinning as Avery’s Artists You Should Know Lakendra’s Artists You Should Know we create the glory you’re holding Passion Pit: Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s in your hands. Boston electro-pop group Passion Pit has been hailed by the Do you like spunky clapping with a pinch of trumpet? How about blogosphere as the successors of Nirvana, and The innovative lyrics about everything from getting drunk off cheap “HOT N COLD” Postal Service — all at once. red wine to a riveting chorus of meowing? Well if none of this is Katy Perry Their delicately crafted EP, “Chunk Change,” is available now, appealing to you, go pick up one of Margot and the Nuclear So and 1. featuring an array of soft electronics and orchestration backing So’s albums and watch your mind change. The eight-member band thoughtful melodies and captivating vocals. Sometimes ambient, mixes a variety of instruments and quirky lyrics to create music that “TOO YOUNG” sometimes poppy and always trans xing, Passion Pit stands poised makes you want to party like you’re 10 again, if you were the type of 2. Phoenix to further facilitate today’s transition of into the 10-year-old who had alcohol problem. mainstream. If you like: The Shin, The Decemberists, Arcade Fire “F*** THE PAIN AWAY” For fans of: Black Kids, MGMT, The Brunettes, Battles Song to start with: “Skeleton Key” Peaches Song to start with: “Sleepyhead” 3. Slow Runner Mr. Oizo This band, originally known as Michael Flynn (until the lead “WOMANIZER” This French electronic producer has claimed eight of the top 50 singer realized that his narcissistic ways should be put to rest), can 4. Britney Spears “most popular” songs downloaded on the legendary blog aggregator be described as nothing short of epic. The lead singer’s voice, which website The Hype Machine, including the No.1 spot. Already wildly sounds like a combination of honey and sex, makes the desire to “GO YOUR OWN WAY” popular in his native country and throughout Europe, Mr. Oizo press repeat on your iTunes overwhelming. The lyrical content deals has been blowing up American music blogs lately with his low-key with such milestones as your rst “Moody Suburban Teenage Love” 5. electronic beats. His songs feature no lyrics, making Mr. Oizo not and that fateful trip to the “Redneck Bar.” Commonly called the right for everyone, but if you enjoy thoughtfully produced music “musical fornication” of Flynn and multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler, “HEARTBREAKER (KRIS with a range of sounds, from more techno-like dance tracks to this is the only kind of fornication that can only result in positive MENACE ” ambient relaxation music, check out Mr. Oizo before he blows up consequences. 6. stateside. If you like: Muse, Jump Little Children, Metronomy For fans of: , RJD2, Groove Armada Song to start with: “Happy” Song to start with: “Z” “NON-PHOTO BLUE” We Are Scientists Pinback Starters DJs Get ready to dance uncontrollably. This band’s high energy will 7. Starters DJs come from the same scene that has get you moving and singing along to songs that are both amazingly been churning out hitmaking artists these days — Kid Sister, fun and entirely deceptive. 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This two-person band will bring a smile to your face and Justice, T.I. and even , Starters tracks never get old. might just make you laugh. For fans of: Girl Talk, Flosstradamus, Justice, The Twelves If you like: Ting Tings, , Metric “OBLIGATORY ROAD Song to start with: “Cream Your Friends (Justice vs. Wu-Tang Song to start with: “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” 10. SONG” Clan)” The Brunettes Play, pause – don’t stop Benevento and Russo Out of This World lled with people, you’re in. ZAC HUNTER It just gets better after that. “Echo Park” Staff Writer gives Benevento the opening line and he JustFamous Landed Pizzas • Wings • Pastasin Midtown. • Hoagies • Salads and are a articulates with perfection. His and Russo’s pair of musicians you ought to look into. con icting rhythms make you think that Huge Patio • Free WiFi • HDTVs • Great Parking Start with their latest: “Play, Pause, they may not be in line with each other, and 2 for 1 Draft Beer All The Time! 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An insider’s tour of Ja c k Da n i e l ’s Di s t i l l e r y A Tennessee Tourist Spot Worth the Trip

Darcy Newell there are signs pointing you in the right direction from the most 15 minutes after your arrival. There is plenty to look at Editor in Chief moment you cross into the town. After parking in pebbled and read while you wait, including one exhibit that allows lot, visitors make their way up to the beautifully refurbished visitors to smell whiskey before and after charcoal filtering In the way of Tennessee , the Jack Daniel’s Distillery ranch-like museum and reception lobby, where you are given and judge for themselves the perceived difference in taste in Lynchburg has numerous advantages over the traditional a free ticket to the next available tour, which will begin at and quality. museums, botanical gardens and Of course, the best part the zoo. In fact, I might even go of the trip is the actual tour, as far as to deem the distillery which winds through the vast the coolest thing I’ve seen in my property that’s built around four-year tenure as a Tennessee the Hollow, the cave spring resident. And though the trek out that all Jack Daniel’s Sippin’ to Lynchburg will take you about Whiskey is made of to this day. an hour and a half each way (and Visitors see every step of the a sizable portion of your gas tank), process, including the art of the free admission, museum of barreling, the charcoal filtering Jack’s tools of the trade and hour- and the bottles’ manufacturing. long walking tour through every A very knowledgeable tour step of whiskey distillation make guide narrates every step of the trip, in my opinion, absolutely the tour, and everything you worth it. see and experience is authentic My brother, a resident of and interesting. The tour ends with only one perhaps a bit too soon, but previous trip to the Volunteer guests are then invited to have State under his belt, made the some homemade lemonade and journey with me on a recent enjoy another beautiful room Sunday afternoon. Unlike my overlooking the property. brother, I am less than a whiskey You may leave the tour craving connoisseur; nevertheless, I a shot of Jack or a nice whiskey wanted to show him something cocktail, or perhaps the constant distinctly Tennessean. We smell of whiskey has left you forfeited the Nashville museums wanting something a bit weaker. for a trip down the dusty highway At the very least, you will likely to Lynchburg, stopping for new emerge from the walking tour a directions no less than three veritable source on the making times, all the while anxiously of whiskey and the history of the anticipating our destination. most successful whiskey company As it turns out, there isn’t much in the country. And that just to Lynchburg, Tenn., other than might be reason enough to make the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, and the trip. 

Health fashion Five foods you think are Trend of the week: healthy but really aren’t Dark florals brandon heriford packaged in those delicious cinnamon courtney rogers floral is in a sassy mini dress. While cruising Culture Editor syrups baked beans take on a whole different Culture Editor on the Dillard’s Web site, I happened upon role. In reality, the syrup which oftentimes a floral cap sleeved number that rocks dark 1. Low-fat salad dressing: This has to be accompanies baked beans is packed full of It’s no secret that bright colors are always floral with a geometric flair. Of course, if good for you, right? It’s low in fat, paired with sugars, which can ultimately lead to heart fun to wear. They embody summer fun, we’re talking hip florals, it would be unfair salad and not as satisfying as the regular kind. disease and diabetes. I recommend trying sunshine and lazy days. After our brief to leave out campus-favorite Free People, Unfortunately, low-fat salad dressing is those bland beans that aren’t swimming vacation, it’s hard not to cling to the free and whose knit pop flower dress has romantic filled with artificial sweeteners that in soda-like sweetness, although I easy mood that these colors connote. But the touches such as beading and a hemline are intended to replace the fat probably won’t. calendar doesn’t lie, Vandy girls, and it’s time perfect for twirling around. It’s girly and fun that was extracted. Sure, it is a to look forward and start moving on toward but in a way that leaves cutesy brights in the great decision to eat a salad; 4. Pasta: It doesn’t have the fall trends. You can still be sassy and dust. however, your lettuce and any fat, so it must be splashy in dresses for Homecoming, For something soft but flirty, carrots do not necessarily healthy. Well, this is not but let’s put our best foot, try J. Crew’s watercolor need to be swimming in a the case. Regular pasta is sans flip flops, forward and garden lydia pool of low-fat Italian. Drop filled with carbohydrates, investigate a trend blouse: a the dressing and embrace which actually are a much that has been sleeveless the natural flavors. more significant factor in a blooming in cotton silk person’s obesity than fat. If boutiques t o p 2. Soy: How can anything anything, eat pasta early so that and with be wrong with soy? It’s practically you will be able to work it off over meat that doesn’t come from animals, or the course of the day. I personally eat so the vegetarian may believe. In reality, soy pasta enriched with protein so that I receive is just cancer in cubed form. Don’t eat it. If some nutritional benefit. I’m pretty sure that you are a female, it increases the risk of breast I’ll be eating Maggianos tonight though, so cancer. Men, watch out — soy is linked to maybe I should take my own advice and cut a raised risk testicular cancer (ouch). If you out the carbohydrate. f a s h i o n are a vegetarian, you are dumb. Nevertheless, magazines for those animal lovers, eat nuts, not soy, for 5. Sushi: This may be surprising, but since late amazing your protein. You’ll be thankful for this each time you munch on that roll of sushi August: r u f f l e s decision in 10 to 15 years. you are holding your physique back. First, dark florals. that can sushi is made with white rice — bad (see the First allow go from 3. Baked beans: I love baked beans. I will discussion of pasta). Secondly, most of the me to clarify b u t t o n e d probably continue to eat them, regardless of stuff packed inside of Sushi is fake, processed what I mean by up and chic their true nutritional drawbacks. Beans by and overall unhealthy. Don’t get me wrong dark florals. True, to letting loose themselves are a very healthy choice, — I love a salmon roll. But next time, most floral motifs are for a night out on and a good option to add I’ll probably just eat some summery and bright and a the town. For those as a side dish for salmon.  staple for the months of June, afraid of too much dark, any meal. July and August. Summer and florals are the it has enough color to keep you However, perfect couple both in nature and on fabric. looking bright, but with dark denim w h e n But while the blooms outside may fade as it’s a look that is stylishly autumnal. the days go by, floral prints don’t throw in Perhaps the most surprising find in the towel just because the temperature my hunt for dark florals came when drops. Instead, it’s time to look for new I decided my newest obsession would breeds of flowers and, most importantly, a be a high-waist skirt. I was sure that the only darker background and color palette. way I would find such a skirt at a reasonable The florals to pick this season are those price would be scouring vintage stores and with a background favoring darker tones, eBay, but to my surprise, Urban Outfitters especially navy and black. Just like a classic had a skirt that more-than fit the bill. The floral still life, a dark backdrop allows the kimchi blue floral high-waist skirt comes floral to really pop; the colors take ona in tan and black and is adorably coy with whole new vibrancy and the contrast is its full but mini silhouette. Combined with striking and elegant. Think of these prints opaque tights and heels, this skirt has the as the hipsters of the floral crowd, the kinds potential to be the talk of the town. Whether of characters that connote mystery and an you choose to go groovy and geometric or edgy side and would turn a Lilly print into delicately romantic, you can’t go wrong a wallflower. crossing over to the dark side of the floral One of the most fun ways to wear a dark this season.  Versus • October 22—October 28, 2008 • 7

LETTER FROM AN ANGRY RANDY WASP Each week, our resident Angry WASP sounds off on things ROGERS that make him buzz. (see what we did there?)

ALLENA BERRY BAND Staff Writer As his band jets up to the top of the charts, Randy Rogers of the Randy Rogers Band took a moment to talk to Versus writer Allena Berry about how they got there and how much they appreciate their fans. Don’t worry — the newfound fame within the country world hasn’t changed these humble artists. They’re just a bunch of guys, getting together and playing the music they love. They like to fi sh, they like to golf and they like it when their politicians talk straight with them.

Dear People Who Versus Magazine: You guys are classifi ed as “Texas country.” VM: Really? What do they do? I’ve heard that Texas country has its own unique style RR: They’re just pranksters. They’ve stolen stuff off of Carry On Rolling Bags, and sound. Is this true? What does it mean to be a Texas our bus before, they’ve put animal feces on another country musician? person’s stage before, they’ve put chicken blood in the When I fl y anywhere, Randy Rogers: You know, Texas is a big place. There’s lots case. I’m really not annoyed of cities, lots of places to play, lots of towns, colleges, by security at all. It universities, dance halls, honky-tonks. It’s kind of a VM: Let’s talk a little bit about your new album. Which songs makes sense to keep breeding ground for road musicians. If you wanna get off the new album mean the most to you? everybody safe, and you out on the road and play a bunch of shows, Texas is a RR: The single for sure. “In My Arms Instead” is one of the can adjust by just getting great place to start. I would say it has its own unique most personal songs I wrote on the record. to the airport early. Just sound. The people that typically come from Texas tend to play the music the way they want to — they don’t VM: What’s the story behind that? plug into your iPod and conform or bend to any structure or rule. I think Texas RR: It’s just about being on the road and missing someone. listen to some relaxing — or the music that comes out of Texas in Being lonely. It’s just about youth. When you’re young, music for a while. general — tends to have a bit more edge to it. It’s not the you wanna grow up. But then you realize that when you But what REALLY more polished-sounding stuff . grew up, you just wanted to stay young. It’s just kinda a gets to me is all those universal feeling. I like “Buy Myself a Chance.” It’s a story people who decide to VM: You guys recently signed with , which about any bar, any night, any town: the age-old story of carry on a rolling bag. has some more mainstream artists on its label. Was the guy at the bar, wishing he could go up to the girl and It’s a CARRY ON, not it diffi cult to maintain that edge you were just talking ask her to dance. But she’s there with someone else that a roll on. Just because about when you moved in with more mainstream he doesn’t think she should be there with. performers? you only have one RR: We signed our entire band, all fi ve guys. We’d made four VM: To people who don’t know your music very well, what bag doesn’t mean you independent records before signing to a major label. I is something you want them to know about you? automatically can fi t felt like the transition was pretty easy. Our RR: We’re a band. All fi ve of us share. We’re a big family, and it into the little space believes in our band and what we stand up for and our we’re proud of the fact that we tour. If you come to our above the seats. And songwriting and our musicianship, and they just kinda show, you’ll see what we’re all about. really, if you can’t lift the let us do our own thing. bag over your head, it’s RR: Hey! I have a question for you. What’d you think of the time to check said bag. VM: Apparently your fan base appreciates that because you presidential debates? That’s what checking debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts. Congrats! VM: I thought it was mostly stuff we’d heard before, nothing RR: Yeah, last week we were No. 3 on the Billboard country too new or exciting. is FOR. I don’t want to charts. I think that we have a fan base that we’ve worked spend an unnecessary really hard for, and we’re really proud of that. You know, RR: Yeah, I wish they wouldn’t take digs at each other. I wish 20 minutes waiting we tour about 230 shows a year, and I think selling that they’d kinda just tell us what’s up. for all of you to try to many records is a testament to how hard we hit it and VM: Yeah, don’t we all? negotiate your stupid how hard we stay out there on the road. bags out of the space Catch the Randy Rogers Band at Exit/In on Oct. 25. when that same amount VM: Speaking of you being out there on the road, Rolling of time could be spent Stone called you one of the best bands to see live. So, what are some of the craziest experiences you’ve had by you waiting at the out there touring? baggage claim carousel RR: Well, I’ve seen people hit with beer bottles, I’ve seen — relaxed. people faint. I guess one of the coolest shows for me But really, the only would be when I got to sing on stage with . I thing worse than waiting got to sing “Amazing Grace” with Willie Nelson in front of for you to drag your about 20,000 people. That’s probably the craziest thing bags down is the control for me. One of the craziest bands we’ve ever toured with you have over the was Reckless Kelly. stupid things. I swear, if I get hit in the head with one more bag coming down from the compartment, I’ll never be allowed to fl y again. And steering them through crowds?? It’s ridiculously obnoxious, guys. Wherever your little demon carts are, no ankles are safe. I should be able to walk through the airport safely without having to worry about the little tripwire you’re laying around every corner because you’ve somehow decided it’s a good idea to drag it out behind you. You’re almost as bad as the people who take strollers into crowds. Honestly, rolling bags are like secondhand smoke. They might not kill me right away, but they’re slowly chipping away. I’m about eight frequent fl yer points away from a black bag massacre.

Sincerely, An Angry WASP 8 • October 22—October 28, 2008 • Versus FLIP SIDE OVERHEARD H ROSCOPES Some people on this campus just don’t think LIBRA 9/23-10/22: before they speak. Sometimes we are lucky What are those scales to the left even for? enough to overhear what they say.

Compiled from the group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: When deciding to text or not to text, we say, text! Guy (on cellphone): “Yeah, I had this weird dream, you were in a dinosaur costume SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: A suggestion for today? Do “hoodrat things with your friends.” Check out and I had the body of a squirrel and we popular Youtube video for guidelines. walked around campus together.” CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: : “Being in the hospital is kinda Guy Yeah, I’m sure that the “” from “Scotland” who wants to like being in jail ... except for the “hear you play in his private studio” is totally genuine. sodomy.”

Girl: “Country music and rap are the same AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: thing, right?” Protect your cell phone fearlessly this weekend from run-ins with hard surfaces and alcoholic beverages. No one wants to be invited to one of those I-need-numbers Facebook groups. Philosophy Professor: “I fi nd myself siding with Satan.” PISCES 2/19-3/20: Let your boyfriend watch his football! Let the boy watch the football! Girl: “I really don’t like ugly people, so I just pretend that they don’t exist.” ARIES 3/21-4/19: Girl: “I am stuntin’ like my daddy!” Instead of staring at the descending oor numbers in the elevator today, Versus recommends striking up a conversation with your fellow not-a- Girl (playing in a wheel chair:) “Wow, this is morning-person. Happy chatting. comfortable ... no wonder so many of them don’t want to walk.” TAURUS 4/20-5/20: Just like the moon, you only seem to shine in the nighttime. Wait, what? Two guys ( to a freshman girl at Branscomb “We’re gonna go up to GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Breakfast) :  e Quiznos meatball sub might SEEM like a good decision, but you’ll be our dorm and get naked. You should hurting later. Resist the temptation. Save your stomach. come.” CANCER 6/22-7/22: Girl (on her cell): “I mean I just wanted to go Dude, screw Aries. Have you seen Leo lately? Meee-ow. up there and check on her, you know, to make sure she was ok. It wasn’t like I intentionally went up there to LEO 7/23-8/22: throw up outside her door!” Wear a belt today!

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Thu Oct 30 Thu Feb 5 Thu Feb 19 Thu Mar 5 Thu Mar 26 vs. vs. Anaheim vs. St. Louis vs. Columbus vs. San Jose

Bring your College ID to the box office Write and get discount tickets starting at just $20!

for Hockey Happy Hour means half price beer and soft drinks for all fans VERSUS through first intermission!

e-mail Join the Predators Student Rush! [email protected] Text “college” to #66937 to receive updates and ticket specials all season long.

* Must be 21 years or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages on Sommet Center property. Please drink responsibly. www.dontserveteens.gov  nashvillepredators.com 615-770-PUCK